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NCIRS resources

We have produced a number of resources providing information on vaccine preventable diseases and vaccination. These have been primarily developed for immunisation providers but are also available for interested members of the community.

International websites

National Health Service (NHS) (UK) – has a number of useful presentations and animations which provide good background information about vaccines in general, what immunisation is, how it works and monitoring vaccine safety.

Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) (USA) – provides information for the public about vaccines and the diseases they prevent. This site includes video clips, case histories, recommendations and journal articles. The IAC also publishes Unprotected People Reports, real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine preventable diseases, along with personal testimonies, case reports, newspaper articles, and opinion pieces about the value of immunisation.

Vaccine safety

Books and other publications

Immunisation Myths and Realities: a guide for providers (5th edition)This publication addresses many of the common concerns about the safety of vaccines. It is available from the Immunise Australia website.

The science of immunisation: questions and answersThis booklet, published by the Australian Academy of Science, explains current immunisation science, including areas of consensus and uncertainty. It covers the questions: What is immunisation?; What is in a vaccine?; Who benefits from vaccines?; Are vaccines safe?; How are vaccines shown to be safe?; What does the future hold for vaccination?

This television documentary screened on SBS in May 2013 and is available on demand from the SBS website.It looks at the growing trend of vaccine hesitancy and reasons for complacency and concerns, and highlights the impact of delaying or refusing immunisation.